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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared ly N. XV. Neal, M. D.
Reasons why it should Ih used instead of any other trout
Went in ah Febrile affection* :
I atKrouomy of Time, —A* oul) oneveenth
of tlie ordinary time fit required to effect a cure.
Vd,Konnnuiy of M uiiry.—Am it c ,tn but one
dollar
3rd. Krnnomy us Feellng.~A’ it #vm tho
suffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment ; the annoyance of taking nauseating dose* of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement: hut little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in Its effect*
4th. — Bconumy off Thought. As when
known, It will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; pai ticularly while
a dear friend is sick.
fflh.-Kronniny of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by chronic disease.
(fill.—Uconomy of I,llc.—As the cure is effected
before aud without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of n futnl
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of lile.
The above reasons nr • mot e particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the iirst attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have lincome reduced, corresponding of course
*o the nature of the case at the time it is find adminis
tered.
As tills remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nont relief, ill all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude th y
wer. not attacked with fever, and If so, “it was trifling
—si little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of eeusequeticc —it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine had noeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow tin* cure of n common case
ns naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many eases that he can fully
realize the truth; aud even then he may conclude them
ali very ti ifllng cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
tics'll thus successful in perhaps hundreds o! cases, must
, xpect that there will cases occur wh. ro tlu re is anine
organic or local cause so great ua to require particular
attention, or though success ul in reducing the fever,
i* will again rise as the Influence of the “ Hilid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in mien cases that I have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “synopsis.”
Rrmarks on Fevers In (lenrrah
Oil this subject I wish to be fully understood. Ity the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but ns they arise hy a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
uiid liabila, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the some general character
istics—that 01 undue excitement in tho circulatory and
noVvous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency In the pulse, sense of hettt, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show Unit I am not wholly alone iri the opinion 1
advance. I quote from tho celebrated I'rof. T. Watson,
of lviug's College, lamdon, wlioae work on tho “ J'rinci
ples and Practice of Physic” is it textbook ill many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authenity.
On p,ge kill, he says:—“We hear continually, both in
uud out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, llrniu Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers ure to the full ns particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, (laatro-Knteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself unucr
various forms, I am persuaded thut the effect upon the
mind of all this sllb-dlvisiou, is hail and hurtful. Jt
eucuurages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
ecribo for a disease according to its mime. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fovers,
that can be relied on. They run insensibly into each,
other, even the most dissimilar of thorn, and are often
traceable to thoßame cause.”
The above is u groat fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling you self about a “ name;’ if you have
fever, treat it at once ns hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any distinct character being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience nt the bed
side of tins sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Hear this in mind,
aud treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
us briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the” ltules”
and “ Synopsis” will he amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Hides important to be observed in all rases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should bo given In threo or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
ltd. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
( though there should always bo free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must bo continued wheuerer the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to lie resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such lie the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
he left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement.; should
not be qnostioned as to tlieir wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise wliatevei,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous Influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation bo allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all Intents and purposes.
sth. Fluids should bo allowed, wliilo giving it us
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
i.lli. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness alter the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should lmvo a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn’ lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast may be bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
. TAULB OF DOSES.
For children of cue year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ 6to 15 “
“ “ - “ f> “ “ 12 to 30
“ “ f> “ 10 •• “ 20 to 60 “
“ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teiuspoonlul is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much its young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as muVh as males.
There Is no particular care necessary in giving It to
children —those often years of ago frequently having
taken full doses ; but for a little guide, l have given the
above table, with the remark that, ns a general rule,
children require more than adults tu proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
be found i.greeable In all of Its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
tho full benellt of the medicine may be obtained, and
n it on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Bilious or 1< tinlt t i'i> t Fever.
Give a teueponlul of “ Klimt” (wo rule Ul) once io
two I) iur, I II the finer is evidently passing oil ; ibi.
constitutes the whole treatment in nil simple cases ul
fever, with such observances ns urn set forth in the
*• itules.” But should there bo prominent local nyuip
lotus, or kijown local existing causes, they should be
attended lo t once, and while Riving the “ Fluid.”
See rsy nopsis.
If m any case the b ovele nre particularly constipated
or c- lUued, give a itiartlc (see auxiliaries) with the
first poruou , they must bo opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulso running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated ou liy
wetliciue generally—a double dose, or two tcaapoonaful
may be given at lirst with advantage, ami even repeated
In two hour*—if it—the pulse—has uot beeu toftnml,
thus showing tho medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and alii
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Hive two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full anil soft, then only a tea
spoouful. to be discontinued as the fever subside!. As
the bowels nre generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
nj time should be lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the •• Fluid” and repeat us may be neces
sary till it o|*erates; enemas (Injections) may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing! with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may lie added to the
“ Field” If thought advisable. Bee Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, Iming all of n low grade, the pulse
email and wiry, with a general great depression, there Is
no practical use lo separating them—at least so far as
my treatment is concerned. In these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will bo required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will lie necessary at longest to estahllah a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should li commenced —which may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
is tenspoonful of •* Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
become i fuller or latger in volume, then to be continued
tace In six or eight hours till the ftver entirely subeides.
In bad coses, from three to five grains each of quinine
uud capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and etiiuu
lant (see auxiliaries) should lie added to each do e. ‘i he
bowels should in’ kopt gently open, aud small portions
of some hepatic sli.ail.l be given is-. iisiouaily, even
though the bowels should bo very loose. ‘I lie patient
should be • ustuined by nourishing and mticllageuous
drink-.—such as are in common ure in such cases. ■
Where the akin is very dry,sponging tlie snrlnre us di
rected in bilious fever, will be found udtantapeoii .
Tonies should he used during convalescence, in all eases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Piieiimoula, liung
or Winter Fever.
tin.'a teuspooiiful of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine glassful of a strong decoction of Ixmeeet; or
half tlie quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in r.ix or eight hours.
The boncset tea should be given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to be applied over the seat of pain; keep tlie
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola ml 8i srln
lino; or .Sum 11 !*<u, Varlclold, Measles,
nnd Scarlet Fever.
As ail of these diseases are attended with lever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the trealm, nt
differs hue littU from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to loam the “ name.,” whether it is on* or tlie
other, or neither, aJ they all commence with fever, but
treat it at unco; govern the lever and there will he no
trouble; tlicre will be but little eruption even in sill ail
pox. This, to must minds, Is anew idea, aud doubtless
will bo regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is bo necessity ul
its running its ordinury course. On this 1 will stake
not only my reputation, but a I that I imid most dear;
besides, on this subject, 1 have good authority; tlmt of
I'rof. Watson, previously quoted. Ii rays, page 874:
“ You may abate tlie force of tlie eruptive lever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission tnat it may
be d,,ne. I nave not only proven it maybe, but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred oil board
ship Fee the account appended.
(live a teoapoonlul or more, according to the urgency
of the ease, with a doee of salts or castor oil; repeat tho
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is genera ly sufficient;
but it should bo given mid repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When tlie tliruut is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used,- am] the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
1 u one case, oil the ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tongue
and Caucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping the
Fluid on bis tongue, drop by drop, til) lie could swallow,
when ii was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced no as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by tlie Fluid alone. —
Used to Wet tlie throat frequently, it is doubtless the
beet gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to tlie
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, us to seem
to be us little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire aud per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time, it should be re
peated as long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to. .
1 u connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
ih to inform them of tlie happy effect of tlie Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its puius
ami difficulties; it must be tried to lie appreciated.'—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is olio of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the w hole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous ns well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will south and
(inlet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy : hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name it may be or ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot bo ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must bo removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these sohuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost, As the Fluid” uloue will sul>-
due the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
1 f the bowels are costive, given cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in duo time, repeat tlie dose; if attended
with diurrlucu, give something known to lie good for
that complaint, though if caused hy irritability, tlie
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits ami
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; if tliu patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tlie stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tlie
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
us you would under any other circumstances, giving the
•• Fluid” at tlie same time ns directed, and success will
crow n your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it (ill you
have seen, aud then you will be astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a lean to know wlmt is meant by
cathartic*. Ac., ns physicians me usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, X will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
Cat hart leu.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, autlbiliuus, Ac.: anything
known to be good fur such purposes.
—Anything known to act oath* liver
particularly, portal circulation am: secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, “ill answer when used in connection
with the ’• Fluid'’ or while the system is under its in
tiuence. Ami one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopliylliu—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may lake his clmico and be suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs, liono
se. or thoruugliworl is one of the best used in fevers.
Aitrlngfllls,— Such as check the action of the
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium arc
used; also, many mixtures, uot properly astringents,
w hich have the effect.
Stimulant a.—Articles that raise or eVclto the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne poppcri is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are all more
or less itituu'atlug. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are genet ally
used, but tile Negative electric Fluid is a bet'er “dia
phoretic.” “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
•sedative” than knowu in the muttria medico.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on the results of a trial, end will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Parkclshlp Duchess D'Or-lran*.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates :
Me, the undersigned, certify to the following, viz
Wo took passage on the paekctsliip Duchess d’Orlcans
Cnpt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre. France',
and lamnd for New York. She sailed on the Util of Au
gust, 1861, with over n hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge, Dr. N. W. Seat, with
anew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Klee
trie Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
then 1 were about eighty cases of small pox. some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. AH were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Scat oti the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a death .’ The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed.
K. P. Kauri, 84 l’eorl street, New York.
K. 0. Fabri. “ “ .i-.
.1. A. DsNormandy. Heaver county, I’enn.
X. A.DeNormaxdy, Hast Liverpool. Ohio.
Cabin Passengers.
Tho above statement is correct,
M'. 8. Hutton, Commander.
M m. Marston, First Mate.
New York, Aug.. 1862.
N. W. Sxat. M. D.
d®- Address orders to
0. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
Nnvu Principle ! IVew Remedy! No Poison !
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
iin Antidote to Malaria;
KOI; Till: PREVENTION AND CUKE
Ul rq-ver and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also ot
bile>U-s Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
bni': ‘lyphoid Fever, Vellow Fever, fillip
and .lad Fever, (leneral Debility. Night
sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MiXLiiVILZik OK MIASMA.
‘I'lH.-l-; diseases are common to many localities of the
J United .States; but wherever they prevail, North,
A.iith, r.a.i or West, they all equally spring from the
same mianiiiai cause. Ihe great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex. constitution and habits of the sufferers; but us the
cause is tlie sums,they will all equally yield toareinedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or Cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All .Malaria,
whether arising from .Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition ol animal uud vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character aud effect: is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it !u accordance With those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posite.-.. tirere is in the preparation before us, offered to
the public,
lire Natural AiiflUotc to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence., and tints restores uud preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
knowni to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the follow ing extraordinary resulis trout its use:
it will in tantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered ibr any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to tlie direc
tions. a radical cure will bo effected; tho patient contin
uing free from the corn plaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In i: operation upon the poison in tho system, it will
immediately relieve nil the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when tlie disease is cured, ip
w ill entirely prevent the accession of .
General Debility and liight Sweats,
which ko often follow the administration of other mode
cities The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to Improve until restored to
perfect health.
By it use l ever arid Ague may be banished from
ever}’ family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people maybe using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And puisne their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of the CURE in every part ol
tlie United States, Its success has been so complete and
unvarying a3 to have fully proved these assertions in
fa vor of its extraordinary merit.
When those declarations were made, at tlie date ol its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all ilie resources of
science had been taxed in vain lo subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such ns Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that then potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular ami Kntlre Harmlessness,
The following certificate from one of tlie most celebrated
chemists in tho United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to evciy bottle :
New York, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES E. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It i- a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
Tho entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in tlieir veins, to develop’ itselt in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by r. distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costivencss, it must he taken
or the operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. —ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for tho vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air waited across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud ucstvoy, to a degioo commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise he
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up‘have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure ’ blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of tho
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and tho
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will he considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by tho proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, 11. I,
For sale in Columbus bv
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10. 185(1. ly Druggists.
A SOFT HERN REM EDY.
Made ly Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias creuted such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
berry Pectoral. oodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains tlie active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
_ Sew OKLKA.NB. April 9, 1855.
Dear Fir—Tlie public generally are fully aware of ,h
thousands ot remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
ofSar-aparillns, Pills, Plasters. Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Seal I'sc in Pulmonary Disease*. lam conscious Hint in
so doing, 1 am acting most unprofessiunully.aiid deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mi dicine. I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of tlie usual proscrip
tions used by Physicians.
• J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin. Miss.. May i. pgsr,.
Woodman—Dear Sir: I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial nnd am well pleased with its ef
fects: better than any other article I ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you semi me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
tlie universal success which ho* attended its use. For
coughs, colds, ami intact, any pulmonary complaints,
tins medicine, train its peculiar properties as a dissolv, nt
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be tound excellent, its natural and geuial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has Stood tlie test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of. and recommended bv the leading
Physicians ot New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than any*Cherrv Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant. ’
kff'Price —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO.. Columbus, Ga..
„ . . Only agents for this county.
February 5.
great triumphs
AND
UN PARALLELED BUCOI.SB OF
KHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CUKE,
OR
ANTIDOTK TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cute.
NO POISON. PROOFS I
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis. Mo., Nov. 10, 1565.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
Jj given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. It. Chilton,
of New fork city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever und Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
lint! tlie Ague for Twelve Years I
Providence, June 2’J. 1555.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not l>eon fre e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health an.l strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
7 0 Bottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine. Midi., Sept. 24th, 1655.
James A. Rhodes, Esq. —Dear Sir: —1 have just sent
an order to Ames & Halliday for another half gross of
your Fever aud Ague Cure. It has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it. and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, aud they were all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN I’. GLADDING.
2i Bottles Perform 11 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand lor more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent t Chicago, J. It. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by tlie number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
10 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility on myself.—
Hut not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cur(%t<> me as soon as yon can—there
never has been as much Chills anil Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, l*. M.
SI Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Fine Run, Mich., .Inly 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes— Dear Sir — Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, ns we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
months since, and in spite of the different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my health grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, aud am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing your m aricine the success that it merits,
1 remain truly yours,
THOMAS CL ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
1 a another column of to-day's paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ F’ever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of putting medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Mm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Shnrpsburg, who lias it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellmu, Boonsboro,
Md. Sept. 4.
K viilelice from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland C 0,., Ohio, Sept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, — Dear Sir — l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a liottle of
the Curo and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used file same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
.1, A. Rhodes— Dear Sir—l have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, aud can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
’ W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. I',. Ga., Jan. 1, 1850.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. HAYLKS.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible in: o every town and village
in the United States, Canadas. Ac. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. .1. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not. just as they please.
1 can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now tbev
endorso them all. and it will be noticed that the letters
of which I publish au li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Crowning Glory
of the Curo is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm ami sickly sea
sons, uot a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
us a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMF.ti. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos. Columbus,
ua., only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas A'Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K., T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, us Kivlin, Thomas A Cos. sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupcc, Ala.
D ANF ORThTnaGEL
Mill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
lever, is changed to the normal or healthv state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers ami Jobber? of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents and dealeis in
irginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street. lear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supplv of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age, ’
Dr- N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early
February 6.
j S. no doubt, the most wonderful discoverv U f‘'l
J of progress, for it will restore permantmlv >h H
to its original color, cover the head of the bin
most luxuriant growth, remove at once all j
snch as scald head, etc. It will cure, tout by 8 lru
vous or periodical headache; make the hair
and wavy, and preserve the color perfectly „!!,
from falling, to extreme old age. 1 u ’
We could give the testimony of more ih an „
dred thousand to the truth of every word w 7l 01i(:
ten. See circular and the following: e “ aTt
The following is from a distinguished niemfe,
medical profession : ‘’ #
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD— ‘' U ,lun ] >
Dear Sir : U“so!icited. I send you this certify,,
ter being nearly bald for a long time, Wl j i,..,
all the hair restoratives extant, and havinir I v
any, I was induced, on hearing of yours to” t
trial. I placed tnyselfin the hands of a barber'V
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, and tlie ii
tive then applied, and well rubbed in. till the
glow. This I repeated every morning, and is
weeks the young liair appeared, and grew rani i ’
August last till the present time, and is now thi t- ‘v
and strong—soft and pleasant to the touch'at
before, it was harsh and wiry, what little there
and that little was disappearing v> ry rapidly ii
yonr restorative about twice a week, and shall * 1
a good and perfect crop of liair. Now. if j hn(| U
these things—and who has not 7 but have llot IJL”
erto any case where any person’s hair was reliv l
ed by any of the hair tonics, etc., of the day • ail’d it
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of Blv .
ence. I have recommended your preparation to ?
and it already has a large and general sale throii
the Territory. The people here know its effect*
have confidence in it. Tlie supply yon sent us „.. .
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly exhausted
daily inquiries are made for it. You deserve credi
your discovery; and I, for one, return you lav tl
for the benefit it has done me, for I certainly ],, j
paired long ago of ever effecting any such result *
Yours, hastily,
J. \v, ij,,^-
Firm of Bond & Kellog, Druggists. < r t
The undersigned, llev.J.K. Bragg, is a mimsti
regular standing, and pastor of the Urthordox dm
at Brookfield Mass. He is a gentleman of consider
influence, and universally beloved.
„ WM. bit
Brookfield. Jan Ft is
PROFESSOR WOOD —
Dear Sir : Having made trial of your Huir
native, it gives me pleasure to say, that its effect
been excellent in removing inflammation, daudrutt ,
constant tendency to itching, with which I have I
troubled from my childhood; and has also restores
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original color
have used no other article, with anything like tin -
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. li. BIIAGG.
114 Market :;t., St. Louis, March 5.
Dear Sir: I am doing an extensive travel in tin- v.fß
and South-western States, as general agent for
American Lincment, and would be glad if you
vor me with a consignment of Professor
Hair Restorative, as 1 feel assured that 1
traduce it in many places were it is not known,
head is a living testimony of its valuable property.
storing the hair to its natural color. lam forty vSB
old. and my hair was almost white; but alter using
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn ash
at sixteen, aud much improved in appearance, suH
would not be without a bottle on hand for the
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any matter oH
nected with tiro Hair Restorative. I have been for
years engaged in the same business, and will be H H
hear from you soon. Very respectfully, ■
YVM. B. BKOOMM
K-tj ‘ Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis,
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists
All kinds of family patent medecines for sale, on
best possible terms, at Professor Wood's
114 Market street, St. Li uiN. M
For sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of 1
KIVLIN. THOMAS A ■
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